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100 1 _aClement, Hal,
_d1922-2003
245 1 0 _aHot Planet
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine August 1963
500 _aRelease date is 2016-01-14
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Hot Planet" by Hal Clement is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The narrative follows a team of scientists exploring Mercury, which unexpectedly begins to develop an atmosphere, prompting questions about the planet's geological activity. The story delves into themes of exploration, scientific curiosity, and the unpredictable nature of space environments. The plot centers around the crew of the spaceship "Albireo" as they conduct research on the volatile surface of Mercury, where seismic activity and potential volcanic eruptions create a dangerous and fascinating setting. As the crew investigates the findings of their seismic measurements, they witness the emergence of a significant volcanic event, leading to increasing tensions and urgent decisions about the safety of their mission. The story vividly captures the challenges of conducting scientific research in an alien and tumultuous landscape, highlighting the interplay between human ingenuity and the formidable forces of nature. Ultimately, it presents a thrilling exploration of the unknown, blending elements of adventure with scientific discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aExplorers -- Fiction
653 _aMercury (Planet) -- Fiction
700 1 _aFinlay, Virgil,
_d1914-1971
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine August 1963
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50928
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